The searing drama of a bitter, boozy marriage laid bare over one long night was filmed at Smith College in Massachusetts and on Hollywood sound stages, its claustrophobic house standing in for a New England college town.
Where was Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? filmed?
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was filmed at Smith College in Massachusetts and in Los Angeles.
Every Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? location, explained
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The college town – Northampton
The campus scenes used Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.
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The roadhouse – Southampton
The roadhouse exterior used Southampton, Massachusetts.
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The house – Los Angeles
George and Martha’s home interiors were built at studios in Los Angeles.
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A New England setting
The story unfolds in a small New England college town.
Planning a visit
Northampton, Massachusetts and Smith College – the film’s real backdrop – are accessible parts of New England.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Fun Facts
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Filmed at Smith College The college scenes used Smith College in Massachusetts.
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Based on a play It adapts Edward Albee’s stage play.
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Taylor's Oscar Elizabeth Taylor won Best Actress for the film.
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A real-life couple Taylor starred with her then-husband Richard Burton.
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A landmark of frankness The film helped break Hollywood’s old censorship code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? filmed?
At Smith College in Massachusetts and in Los Angeles.
Is it set in New England?
Yes – in a small New England college town.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Smith College and Northampton are accessible.
Who stars in it?
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
When was it released?
1966.
